Job description
Team Leader | Full-Time | Field Operations
Do you have experience as an Industrial Team Leader? Are you looking for a position in the wind energy sector?
Join Vestas and become part of our team based in Settingiano, within a national and international environment offering concrete opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for the operational execution of service activities in line with company values and priorities.
- Ensure the proper functioning of assigned wind farms, guaranteeing high performance throughout the entire turbine lifecycle.
- Manage daily operations of assigned staff and resolve issues involving external suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Implement function-specific processes, procedures, and tools.
- Monitor technicians' performance and activities to ensure effective cost control.
- Approve completed work and manage technicians' timesheets.
- Correct errors in time registration and technical reporting (backend systems).
- Handle planned absence requests from team members.
- Plan service team composition in the medium and long term.
- Continuously monitor site performance and implement improvement actions.
- Ensure service delivery meets quality, safety, process compliance, and performance standards.
- Lead, coordinate, and supervise the team, promoting a positive and efficient working environment.
- Support people development, including training and safety initiatives (e.g., Safety Walks & Talks).
- Ensure compliance with Vestas standards and all local and national regulations.
- Guarantee resource availability for the execution of work orders.
- Monitor and manage costs through continuous tracking of Service P&L.
Qualifications
- Minimum Technical Diploma (Mechanical or Electrical).
- 5-6 years of professional experience in Operations.
- Proven experience in team management.
- Basic level of English.
- Good knowledge of IT systems and tools (MS Office; SAP is a plus).
Competencies
- Knowledge of maintenance practices and safety regulations.
- Good understanding of technical and mechanical systems and turbine components.
- Strong safety and compliance mindset.
- Leadership and people management capabilities.
- Results-, quality-, and customer-oriented mindset.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Analytical and process-driven approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexible and able to work under pressure.
- Proactive, self-organized, and autonomous.
- Team development and coaching mindset.
- Familiarity with SAP, Salesforce, and collaboration tools.
What We Offer
We offer an exciting professional opportunity in a dynamic and international environment, within a fast-growing team in the wind energy sector.
You will interact with global stakeholders and have the opportunity to actively contribute to the development of sustainable energy.
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer:
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- A collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Involvement in innovative renewable energy projects
We expect commitment, proactivity, and a results-driven mindset to achieve ambitious goals together.
Alla posizione in oggetto corrisponde il livello B2 ai sensi del CCNL aziende metalmeccaniche (Federmeccanica) applicato. La retribuzione lorda annua prevista per il/la candidato/a parte dal minimo di € 35.994,89 fissato dalla contrattazione collettiva nazionale e aziendale vigente.
Our commitment to a fair hiring
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.
DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
Pay & benefits
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About Vestas
Company Overview
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Aarhus, Denmark
1945
Over 17,000 employees globally (source: vestas.com). Revenue of €2 billion in 2024 (source: vestas.com).
What They Do
Vestas specializes exclusively in wind energy technology, focusing on both onshore and offshore wind turbines. The company has no involvement in solar energy, energy storage, hydrogen, or grid solutions, apart from software integrated into the turbines (source: vestas.com). Their core products include three platforms: EnVentus, 4 MW, and 2 MW models, which collectively have an installed capacity of 170 GW worldwide. Vestas also offers refurbished turbines for cost-reduced projects, including delivery, transport, and installation (source: us.vestas.com). Their services include lifecycle maintenance for 159 GW and over 56,000 turbines, with more than 12,000 technicians in 71 countries, as well as digital tools like VestasOnline and Scipher analytics platform (source: vestas.com). Target markets span utilities, independent power producers, and developers in 85 countries, making Vestas a leading player in the industry with the largest fleet of turbines (over 82,000) (source: vestas.com).
Projects & References
Vestas has a strong track record, including the early Tunø Knob offshore wind farm, which had a total capacity of 5 MW in Denmark in the early 1990s and demonstrated a 15% higher yield than onshore projects (source: vestas.com). In North America, Vestas operates projects like Rocky Hollow Wind, supported by 1,680 technicians and 24/7 monitoring from Oregon (source: rockyhollowwind.com). Vestas also supplies turbines for high-capacity projects, where the V236-15.0 MW model represents a 500-fold capacity increase from the 30 kW prototype from 1979 (source: vestas.com). The company has established partnerships with utilities and developers in 85 countries, which includes a $2 billion USD expenditure on the supply chain in 2024 (source: us.vestas.com). Geographically, Vestas operates in 85 countries with production in Denmark and the USA (Colorado), and is expanding its services in 71-78 countries (source: rockyhollowwind.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years (2024-2025), Vestas has advanced its V236-15.0 MW turbine to first power production, highlighting the software-driven evolution from 30 kW in 1979 (source: vestas.com). The company reported over 49,000 MW installed in the USA/Canada and a $2 billion USD expenditure on the supply chain in 2024, underscoring their market dominance (source: us.vestas.com). Technology blogs have detailed advancements in modularization, high-capacity factor turbines, and revenue maximization under fixed-price agreements, but no new contracts, acquisitions, or funding rounds have been reported (source: vestas.com). A 75-year brand video celebrated milestones up to 2020, but no new awards or certifications have been noted after 2023 (source: video.vestas.com).
Working There
Vestas offers roles in engineering, manufacturing, installation, service (over 12,000 technicians globally, 1,680+ in North America, 5,000+ in the USA), software development, digital analytics, operations, and supply chain, with ongoing hiring for onshore growth (source: vestas.com). Active hiring is taking place in Aarhus (HQ, Denmark), Portland OR (US HQ, monitoring), Houston TX, Boston MA, Colorado factories, and field sites in 71 countries (source: us.vestas.com). The culture emphasizes safety as a top priority, rapid innovation with weekly software rollouts, data-driven decisions from a fleet of over 56,000 turbines, and collaboration with partners and customers (source: vestas.com). Documented benefits include career growth in sustainable energy, with structures for 24/7 operational support suggesting robust training and job security (source: vestas.com).
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